Question

16. The lateral-line of a shark is used for

A. Detecting and locating objects and moving animals in the water
B. Excretion of urea and water
C. Detecting odors
D. Secreting mucus as a swimming lubricant

Answer 1

Answer: A: Detecting and locating objects and moving animals in the water

Step-by-step explanation:

Its used for sensing tiny vibrations in the water

Answer 2

A. Detecting and locating objects and moving animals in the water

Step-by-step explanation:

The lateral lines are present in most fish and are situated under the subcutaneous skin, which is present on either side of the shark. The lateral lines serve a very important function to the fish, among the functions of the lateral line are

• to detect vibration in the water
• to detect the object's position in the water
• easy navigation and hunting.